Planning a 10-day trip to Italy (Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome) – looking for feedback!
Hey everyone! I’m heading to Italy this June and have put together the following itinerary. I’d love to get your thoughts on the pacing, logistics, and if I’m missing anything essential.
Trip Overview: June 6 – June 15, 2026
- June 6 (Sat): Milan
- Arrive at night and check into hotel
- Evening: Walk around, explore, and relax.
- Highlights: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Duomo di Milano.
- June 7 (Sun): Milan to Venice
- Morning: Train to Venice (8:45 AM – 11:12 AM).
- Afternoon/Evening: Piazza San Marco, Saint Mark's Basilica (4 PM ticketed), St Mark's Campanile, Bridge of Sighs, Ponte di Rialto.
- Night: Explore and dinner in Cannaregio.
- June 8 (Mon): Venice to Florence
- Morning: Dorsoduro area, Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, Bar All'Arco (cicchetti).
- Afternoon: Gondola ride.
- Evening: Train to Florence (7:26 PM – 9:39 PM).
- June 9 (Tue): Florence
- Piazza del Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower (9 AM), Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Baptistery of St. John, Opera del Duomo Museum.
- June 10 (Wed): Florence
- Morning: Uffizi Galleries (9 AM).
- Afternoon: Basilica di San Lorenzo, lunch at Mercato Centrale, Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze (4 PM).
- Evening: Ponte Vecchio.
- June 11 (Thu): Florence
- Morning: Leisurely breakfast.
- Afternoon: Palazzo Vecchio (12:15 PM), Piazza della Signoria.
- Evening: Piazzale Michelangelo for the sunset view.
- June 12 (Fri): Florence to Rome
- Morning: Train to Rome (8:33 AM – 10:15 AM).
- Afternoon: Vatican Museums (3:30 PM), Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter’s Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Evening: Explore and dinner in Trastevere.
- June 13 (Sat): Rome
- Morning: Breakfast, Colosseum (8:30 AM), Palatine Hill, Roman Forum.
- Afternoon: Capitoline Hill.
- Evening: Dinner in the city.
- June 14 (Sun): Rome
- Morning: Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de' Fiori, Largo di Torre Argentina.
- Afternoon: Circus Maximus, Monument to Victor Emmanuel II.
- Evening: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese.
- June 15 (Mon): Departure
- Early morning transfer to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport for flight home.
A few specific questions:
- Is the time allotted for Venice/Florence/Rome realistic?
- Are there any "must-sees" I’ve missed or traps I should avoid?
- Any specific restaurant recommendations for these cities?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Posted Apr 29, 2026, 6:56 AM UTC
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